2025 Global Impact List for January to June: Spotify's Chart Highlights Rise of K-Pop Soloists Like Jennie and Jin

Global music streaming platform Spotify unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year on July 21, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin, and J-Hope.

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A total of 14 South Korean acts appeared on the list, including Blackpink’s Jennie and boy band BTS member Jin.

The list ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by South Korean artists outside the country between January 1 and June 30. This year’s list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse lineup of artists.

One of the most notable trends is the rise of solo K-pop acts. Of the top 30 songs, 19 were by solo artists and, among the top 10, nine tracks were sung by soloists. Spotify noted that the chart reflects a shift in K-pop from group-centered storytelling to more personal narratives and individual artistic identity.

A total of 14 South Korean acts appeared on the list: boy band BTS members Jin and J-Hope, Blackpink’s Jennie, Rose, and Jisoo, as well as IVE, Le Sserafim, NCT’s Ten, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), Got7, Seventeen, Meovv, BoyNextDoor, and G-Dragon.

Of the 30 tracks, only 12 came from artists or groups outside BTS and Blackpink.